Protestors are being prosecuted using new, stricter laws designed to protect public servants from violence. But the latest increase in police power won't necessarily protect the police from demonstrators, and may instead be merely a means for politicians to signal that they are "tough on crime"

Danish courts often overturn deportation orders for foreign criminals in order to satisfy obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. While the government is now seeking international backing to allow national courts more say on deportation, critics argue that the issue lies with the Danish courts and their overly strict interpretation of the convention

The new Postgrunden development is expected to make 4,700 workplaces and raise around 43 million kroner in annual tax revenue. But its 115-metre tower may block the sunlight on Islands Brygge at the height of the summer

Denmark joined the UN resettlement programme in 1989, and has resettled 500 refugees every year since. But now the government wants to adjust this number each year, based on Denmark's 'social and economic capacity'

International researchers at Danish universities are increasingly being reported to the police for violating their work permits. Their crimes? Giving talks about their research or working as external examiners at other Danish universities

Newcomers The Alternative secured ten percent of the vote in their first election and have won control of a powerful city administration. The Danish People’s Party lose influence in City Hall, as the right wing parties only secure 13 of 55 seats

On November 21, the Municipal and Regional elections are being held across Denmark. More than 360,000 internationals are eligible to vote. Up until the election, we will publish Q&As with the mayoral candidates in the Copenhagen Municipal election. Sadly, we don't have space to cover the five regional elections, or the contests in the other 97 municipalities around Denmark. But we hope that these answers will offer insights into how the parties think

On November 21, the Municipal and Regional elections are being held across Denmark. More than 360,000 internationals are eligible to vote. Up until the election, we will publish Q&As with the mayoral candidates in the Copenhagen Municipal election. Sadly, we don't have space to cover the five regional elections, or the contests in the other 97 municipalities around Denmark. But we hope that these answers will offer insights into how the parties think

On November 21, the Municipal and Regional elections are being held across Denmark. More than 360,000 internationals are eligible to vote. Up until the election, we will publish Q&As with the mayoral candidates in the Copenhagen Municipal election. Sadly, we don't have space to cover the five regional elections, or the contests in the other 97 municipalities around Denmark. But we hope that these answers will offer insights into how the parties think

On November 21, the Municipal and Regional elections are being held across Denmark. More than 360,000 internationals are eligible to vote. Up until the election, we will publish Q&As with the mayoral candidates in the Copenhagen Municipal election. Sadly, we don't have space to cover the five regional elections, or the contests in the other 97 municipalities around Denmark. But we hope that these answers will offer insights into how the parties think